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Migrant-led businesses boosting UK economy, says report
Businesses led by migrants are helping to boost the UK economy, according to a report by the Institute of Directors…
£500 million fund to help Scottish businesses
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has revealed plans for a £500 million fund to help Scotland’s businesses over the…
Leeds named Britain’s best city for work-life balance
In the Sustainable Cities report by Arcadis, Leeds was named Britain’s best city for work-life balance. The report compared different…
Number of full-time jobs increased in August
The number of full-time jobs increased in August following a slump in June and July, according to a report by…
Leading businesses call on employers to recruit older workers
Business in the Community’s Age at Work Leadership Team is urging employers to recruit older workers. The Leadership Team, which…
Online business training platform launched for micro-businesses
An online business training platform has been launched for micro-businesses after research showed that companies are failing basic online health…
Over 500,000 British businesses embracing drone technology
More businesses are embracing drone technology, with over 500,000 people in Britain already using drones for commercial purposes, according to…
Chinese investment in UK business up by 500 per cent
China’s investment in business and infrastructure in the UK is up by 500 per cent in six years, according to…
More businesses being attracted to city centres, according to research
More businesses are choosing to locate themselves in city centres, with 76,000 more jobs being created since 1998, according to…
House prices rise despite post-Brexit crash prediction
Figures released this week show that house prices rose considerably in the year to June, despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit…
UK mining sector improves post-Brexit
Despite the dire warnings of economic downturn that followed Brexit, the UK mining industry appears to be growing, according to…
Charities to benefit from Gift Aid overhaul
HMRC has announced that Gift Aid rules will be changed to give more flexibility to charity donors using online platforms…